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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.70, 23,513.96 and 11,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.70, 23,513.96 and 11,082.44 is: 15,285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.70 : 23,513.96 = 11,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.70/23,513.96 = 11,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.70x = 23,513.96 × 11,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.70x = 260,592,137.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,592,137.35/17,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.16

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